Deputy District Attorney II-IV (Special Prosecutions)

County of Riverside; California; On-site; USD 101,491 - 214,964; Full time

Job summary

The County of Riverside is seeking Deputy District Attorneys at levels II, III, and IV for the District Attorney's Office in California. Candidates will manage criminal cases related to organized retail theft and consumer fraud, requiring strong legal expertise and courtroom skills. Roles involve investigation, legal research, and case preparation across municipalities.

Strong candidates will possess the capability to analyze complex legal problems and present arguments effectively in court settings. Experience in litigation and an active California Bar membership are prerequisites. This position ensures a vital role in maintaining legal standards and justice in Riverside County.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience at the Deputy District Attorney I level or equivalent in practice of law.
• Minimum two years of experience in criminal law for Deputy District Attorney III.
• Minimum one year of experience as Deputy District Attorney III for Deputy District Attorney IV.

Responsibilities

• Investigate and prepare cases for prosecution in various courts.
• Assist in training and supervising other deputies.
• Negotiate with defense regarding caseload matters.

Skills

Expert legal knowledge

Analytical skills

Courtroom litigation skills

Research and writing

Education

Active membership in the State Bar of California

Job description

About The Position

The Riverside County District Attorney's Office seeks Deputy District Attorneys at the II, III and IV levels to support the Special Prosecutions Unit. Incumbents will be required to travel throughout Riverside County on a regular basis. Incumbents will be responsible for criminal cases in organized retail theft OR criminal consumer fraud cases and civil consumer fraud prosecutions; and perform other related duties as required. Competitive candidates will have expert legal knowledge, analytical, and courtroom litigation skills with talents for research and writing to prepare prosecutions for various types of criminal and civil cases. Significant experience in related special litigation, including but not limited to criminal jury trials, grand jury work, statewide civil litigation, State Bar or judicial council investigation/litigation are highly desired.

Deputy District Attorney II-IV Salary Range

Deputy District Attorney II

Hourly: $48.79 - $65.03

Monthly: $8,457.65 - $11,272.67

Annually: $101,491.82 - $135,272.09

Deputy District Attorney III

Hourly: $65.87 - $86.34

Monthly: $11,416.67 - $14,964.94

Annually: $137,000.00 - $179,579.25

Deputy District Attorney IV

Hourly: $69.29 - $103.35

Monthly: $12,010.44 - $17,913.70

Annually: $144,125.25 - $214,964.46

Examples of Essential Duties

• Investigates, researches, and prepares all types of cases for prosecution; presents and prosecutes cases before all courts within the State.
• Interviews and advises law enforcement officers and the public in regard to the issuance of criminal complaints; acts as a senior deputy for cases in branch Municipal Courts; negotiates with the defense regarding the disposition or modification of charges in cases.
• Performs legal research in specialized areas of prosecution; studies, interprets, and applies statutes, ordinances, court decisions, and legal opinions.
• Assists in the training and supervision of other deputies.
• Acts for higher level deputies in their absence; dictates correspondence and prepares reports.
• Coordinates the work of support personnel.

Minimum Qualifications

Deputy District Attorney II

• Option I: One year of experience at the Deputy District Attorney I level with the District Attorney’s office of Riverside County. (Certification of qualifications by the District Attorney may be substituted for up to six months of the required experience.)
• Option II: One year of experience in the practice of law.

Deputy District Attorney III

• Option I: One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney II in Riverside County or in an equivalent class with another government agency.
• Option II: Two years of experience in the practice of criminal law.
• Option III: Three years of experience in the practice of law.

Deputy District Attorney IV

• One year of experience as a Deputy District Attorney III in Riverside County, or in an equivalent class in the office of another prosecuting attorney in California.

Other Requirements For All Levels

• License/Certificate: Active membership in the State Bar of California.
• Driver's License: Possession of a valid California Driver's License is required.
• Background Check: Must be able to pass an extensive background check.
• Knowledge of: Legal principles and their application; California statutory and case law; the rules of evidence and the conduct of court proceedings; the duties, powers, limitations, and authority of the District Attorney’s Office; the methods, procedures, and practices of prosecution; professional ethics in the practice of law.
• Ability to: Analyze complex legal problems and apply legal principles and practices; present facts, arguments, and laws clearly and logically in written and oral form; perform legal research; work cooperatively with others.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The County of Riverside is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the County of Riverside to provide equal employment opportunities for all qualified persons. All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, ancestry, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), genetic information, or denial of medical and family care leave, or any other non-job-related factors.